Manly Wasp 18

TL;DR Iinitial impressions are that this is a great buy! Sharp, secure, comfortable, and looks great... AESTHETICS: First thing to note, is that on my black version, the pocket clip no longer has Manly written on it. Instead it just has their logo. That was my only reservation prior to purchase and I needn't have worried. Beyond that, I'm very pleased with the sleek and subtle look. The back spring does raise slightly above the scales at one point, but you'd have to be looking for it to notice. OPERATION: Opening and closing the knife is rellatively stiff, with clicks every 45 degrees. I doubt there would be any point adding a thumb stud for one hand opening without modifying the spring or cam. It does however, add a great feeling of security that I've not had (and suffered for) with other folders.The partial choil also means you'll feel any movement in the blade before you lean hard enough to close it on your fingers. In use the scales are slim but still comfortable. I'm left handed with average sized hands, so the pocket clip didn't get in my way and I don't intend to switch it over to the other side. I haven't used it hard yet, but I'm not anticipating any hot spots either. The blade comes literally shaving sharp out of the box. (And I mean that literally, not figuratively!) The point is very fine, so is great for detail work. I wouldn't want to use this as a lever, but I have plenty of other tools for that. I doesn't feel bendy in the slightest though, unlike other cheaper steels I've had previously. I can't comment on wear or edge retention or sharpening ability yet as I've not had it long enough yet. OVERALL: I'm exceptionally pleased with this purchase, and can see this becoming my EDC of choice. It's the cheapest knife I've seen using S90V but it looks and feels far from cheap. Buy one with confidence! ^_^

So lets start with what it isn't. It's no PK70 so why do I use it in preference. Well I don't think "fit and finish" is the right comparison. I can't fault the "fit" but it has a robust "use me" appearance deriving mainly from the nicely grippy slab scales. At first I found the multi-stop opening a chore but I've come to like the opening quarter stop. Unless your fingers are particularly cold or wet its easy to pinch-open to the quarter stop and then adjust the blade grip. If necessary the same applies to using the nail nick. The closed hold, therefore ease of opening, is adequate without being excessive. I've pooped on 5 stars for my usual reason. I demand lanyard carry in a legal max knife. Of course I have already added a 4mm brass lined lanyard hole. Possible due to the tip and frame geometry and the ease of dismantling with the supplied Allen keys. Incidentally I did not experience the difficulty in re-installing the blade reported in several YouTubes. One other very personal view, in a general purpose pocket knife or for occasional bush crafting use I believe that 12C27 is the optimal steel for most people. And it happens to be cheaper.

Out of the box it was definitely razor sharp and very well made After a few months as my regular EDC the blade is loosening up and closes regularly albeit just one notch in use. I've also snapped the tip off when prying open a staple holding paper together I've found it to be an excellent light duty slicer but not very robust, for this reason Ive gone back to my boker xs as my EDC as its able to do a wider range of every day jobs

I got one of the Heinnies red scaled versions, which were even better value. As with the other reviews, great blade on this knife, it came shaving sharp out of the box. The handle size and material mean you get a firm grip on the body of the knife. It's not been used much yet but looks ,feels and seems to be a robust solidly constructed knife. The blade is the star feature on this knife, and although not as thick as many I have, I don't abuse my knives, so won't be breaking or bending the fine blade tip by pushing it into tasks it's not designed for. The knife is a definite two hand opener, it's got the strongest stop points and open position of any non locking knife I have, . All in all great solid EDC that won't break the bank.

superb steel,this knife is a must have,for the price one of the best UK EDC

I agree with all the points in the other reviews, an amazing blade for the price, great steel and grind. However, in the space of a little under a fortnight, I have managed to bend the pocket clip. This is due to the week spot created by the access hole at the top of the clip. It may not bother some, but I like to clip carry my knives, so this is a little disappointing. Otherwise this would be a five-star Knife all day long.

After watching heinnie and other reviews on YouTube, I decided to try one out. This is SUPER STEEL ( S90V ) on a knife that does not cost the same as biblical-times relics. Astounding. I also have done a review on YouTube because this knife is one UK knife people need to know about. It is centred nicely, has extra stops before closing, a finger choil that is actually worth something and, again S90V steel. You just need to ensure you have a diamond stone or something similar because from all accounts I have seen, if you try "normal" stones to sharpen this steel you will be there for a long long time doing it. This steel is no joke. I am very impressed with this knife and the price cannot be beaten. Period. The one thing I could say is that there is a bit of black speckling inside the nail nick that I would like to remove but it's nothing serious. Everything is just great. I have decided not to sharpen it as it is already shaving sharp out the box and has a very nice 15 degree edge on it (they even tell you the sharpening angle...) I don't know whether to put it in my pocket or in a plexiglass dome surrounded by Catherine zeta-Jones proof laser security system. It is just gorgeous! I guess the novelty will wear off over time, as this is my first ever highly rated steel which is a supersteel, but for now, I am over the moon! Thanks Heinnie for getting more UK Legal supersteel knives in. Particularly in this case with the insanely good price point for people like us who can't afford or justify high costs on an EDC knife. Thanks.

A knife with s90v steel and g10 scales for £55 the quality centering and overall materials how can you go wrong it even comes with proprietary tools this is something that proves that some knife makers out their are literally extracting the urine when it comes to the over pricing of items. This is such a wow little package so get one if you can it's UK legal solid with 4 stops till the slipjoint comes into play a half finger choil for a bit of retention but it is fairly sturdy for a slipjoint

I bought the DigiCamo version. The knife is super solid, no blade play, side to side, or up/down it`s solid as a rock. I cannot find a fault, the blade centring when closed is perfect. The blade is a bit hard to open and has 3 notched positions, so it`s clunk clunk clunk while opening or closing, so flickingthe blade open is not possible. It comes with two size torque tools to take the knife apart, so it looks like Manly approves self maintenance. John.